CoM Moderators Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 1194 - Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI crowned King of Sicily in Palermo Cathedral 1553 - Battle of Tucapel: Mapuche rebels under Lautaro defeats the Spanish conquistadors and exetutes the governor of Chile Pedro de Valdivia. 1818 - 1st known Christmas carol ("Silent Night, Holy Night" - "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht) sung (Austria) 1900 - Arthur Schnitzler's novel "Leutnant Gustl" ("None But The Brave") banned in Germany due to its unflattering portrait of military protocol 1911 - Edward Knoblock's "Kismet" premieres in NYC 1923 - Imperial Theater opens at 249 W 45th St NYC 1951 - West Indies wrap up 6 wicket defeat of Australia on first Christmas Day of Test cricket, the 3rd day of 3rd Test at the Adelaide Oval 1973 - Arab oil ministers cancel January 5 percent production cut; Saudi Arabian oil minister promises 10 percent OPEC production rise 1979 - Ballon d'Or: Hamburg's English forward Kevin Keegan wins his 2nd consecutive trophy as best football player in Europe; beats Bayern Munich forward Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Ajax sweeper Ruud Krol 1994 - "Comedy Tonight" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC after 8 performances More Historical Events » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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